Delivery Operative Driver (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading delivery service as a Delivery Operative Driver in Ipswich. You will be a crucial part of the community, delivering everything from parcels to post while being supported with training and benefits tailored for family-friendly work-life balance. If you're self-motivated and customer-focused, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54

Overtime pay at x1.25

22.5 days holiday plus options to buy extra

Full uniform and pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Family-friendly benefits

Wellbeing support

Discounts on high street vouchers and memberships

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Must have a Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be comfortable walking long distances.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and parcels across the community.
• Engage positively with community members.
• Meet tough deadlines and work efficiently.

Skills

Organised

Punctual

Customer-focused

Upbeat

Self-motivated

Friendly

Community-oriented

Education

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

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Delivery Operative Driver (Hiring Immediately), Ipswich

Client:

Royal Mail Group

Location:

Ipswich

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 323609
Location: Newtownards Delivery Office, BT23 4AA
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 35 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, working between 07:00 and 16:00

Due to operational demand, you may be required to work Sundays on a rota basis.

Join Royal Mail during an exciting period of reinvention. Make billions of deliveries annually, come rain or shine, and be a vital part of the community. Deliver everything from exam results to online purchases, and be the friendly face of your local area. This physical role keeps you fit and connected to the community.

About you:

• Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated
• Organised, punctual, and customer-focused
• A friendly, community-oriented people-person
• Comfortable walking long distances and working outdoors in all weather
• Proud of your community and your work
• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What we offer:

• Guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54 (paid monthly, adjusted for part-time hours)
• Overtime pay at x1.25 for hours over 40 per week
• 22.5 days holiday, increasing with service, plus options to buy extra
• Full uniform and pension scheme
• Career development opportunities, including trainee manager and apprentice schemes
• Family-friendly benefits including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Wellbeing support, including mental health resources and financial advice
• Discounts on high street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty, and gym memberships
• Free stamps at Christmas

How to apply:

Ready to deliver for your community? Click the apply button. Successful applicants will be invited for an interview. Ensure your contact details are current. For more info, see the Information Checklist and Health Matrix linked in the application process. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and the armed forces community. If you need adjustments during the process, discuss this with your recruiter.

Learn more about Royal Mail Group and our values at our website.